Setup, Compatibility & Care
Compatibility:
This renewal kit is specifically designed for the Fluval EDGE power filter model. Always confirm your filter model to ensure a proper fit.
Setup:
- Turn off and unplug the Fluval EDGE power filter.
- Carefully open the filter compartment.
- Remove the old foam pad and BioMax media.
- Rinse the new BioMax media under clean, cool tap water to remove any dust. *Do not use soap or harsh chemicals.*
- Place the new foam pad into the filter housing.
- Add the rinsed BioMax media on top of or alongside the foam pad, depending on the filter's configuration.
- Reassemble the filter compartment and restart the filter.
Care:
The foam pad should be rinsed or replaced when it becomes visibly clogged, typically every 2-4 weeks depending on tank stocking. The BioMax media should ideally never be replaced all at once; instead, rinse it gently in used aquarium water during water changes (every 4-6 weeks) to preserve established beneficial bacteria. If the BioMax media needs full replacement, do so gradually over several weeks by mixing old and new media to avoid disrupting the biological filter.